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Here Are Your 2012 Christmas Shipping Deadlines
What's the latest you can send a package this year to ensure pre-Christmas delivery? We run down the options around Bradenton.
If you're the type to put off holiday shopping until the last minute, not to worry — there are plenty of speedy ways to ship your items nationwide and ensure that they'll arrive before Dec. 25.
Below is a rundown of USPS, UPS, and FedEx deadlines for pre-Christmas arrival. Cost, of course, goes up with the speed of the service.
The absolute latest option nearby? Express mailing your package from the Northwest Bradenton or Downtown post office by 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 22.
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- Deadlines
Method
Last day to ship
First Class Mail
Thursday, Dec. 20
Priority Mail
Friday, Dec. 21
Express Mail
Saturday, Dec. 22
- Where to ship
8 a.m. to 6 p.m. 6 p.m. weekdays; 4 p.m. Saturdays
Braden River 4112 53rd Ave. E 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
6 p.m. weekdays; 4 p.m. Saturdays
Tallevast
2205 Tallevast Rd 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. Weekdays; 11:30 a.m. Saturdays Palma Sola 115 75th St. W 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. 5:15 weekdays; 4:30 p.m. Saturdays Oneco 2333 53rd Ave. E 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. weekdays; 11:30 a.m. Saturdays- For a full calendar of USPS holiday shipping deadlines, visit here.
FEDEX
- Deadlines
Method
Last day to ship
FedEx Express Saver
Wednesday, Dec. 19
FedEx 2Day
Thursday, Dec. 20
FedEx Standard Overnight, FedEx Priority Overnight, FedEx First Overnight
Friday, Dec. 21
- Where to ship
6:30 p.m Tues. - Fri.
FedEx World Service Center 4605 18th St E.
9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
5 p.m for ground;
- For a full calendar of FedEx holiday shipping deadlines, visit here.
UPS
- Deadlines
Method
Last day to ship
UPS 2nd Day Air, UPS 2nd Day Air A.M.
Thursday, Dec. 20
UPS Next Day Air, UPS Next Day Air Saver, Next Day Air Early A.M.
Friday, Dec. 21
- Where to ship
8 a.m. to 6 p.m. 6 p.m for ground; 3 p.m. on Saturdays
UPS Store 3547 53rd Ave. W. 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. 5 p.m. for ground; 1 p.m. on Saturdays UPS Store 4501 Manatee Ave. W. 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. 6 p.m. for ground; 3:30 p.m. on Saturdays
- For more UPS Stores in Bradenton, visit our Directory.
- For a full calendar of UPS holiday shipping deadlines, visit here.
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